These are the US federal holidays 2027, from New Year’s Day on Friday, January 1 to Christmas Day on Saturday, December 25, which federal employees take on Friday, December 24. The page lists every date with its day of the week, shows how holidays that land on a weekend are moved, gives the long weekends and state days to plan around, and offers a free printable US holidays 2027 calendar with all the federal holidays marked.
US Federal Holidays 2027 at a glance
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Friday | New Year’s Day |
| January 18 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
| February 15 | Monday | Washington’s Birthday |
| May 31 | Monday | Memorial Day |
| June 18 | Friday | Juneteenth National Independence Day (observed) |
| June 19 | Saturday | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July 4 | Sunday | Independence Day |
| July 5 | Monday | Independence Day (observed) |
| September 6 | Monday | Labor Day |
| October 11 | Monday | Columbus Day |
| November 11 | Thursday | Veterans Day |
| November 25 | Thursday | Thanksgiving Day |
| December 24 | Friday | Christmas Day (observed) |
| December 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day |
| December 31 | Friday | New Year’s Day (observed) |
Dates follow federal law (5 U.S.C. 6103) and the observed-day rules used by the US Office of Personnel Management.
Federal holidays 2027: printable calendars
Download a 2027 calendar with the US federal holidays already marked: the year at a glance, all 12 months, July with Independence Day and December with Christmas Day. Each US holidays 2027 calendar is a ready-to-print PDF on US Letter, so you can pin it up at work, school or home.
Long weekends in 2027
These holidays fall on a Monday or Friday, giving a three-day weekend: New Year’s Day (Friday, January 1); Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, January 18); Washington’s Birthday (Monday, February 15); Memorial Day (Monday, May 31); Juneteenth National Independence Day (observed) (Friday, June 18); Independence Day (observed) (Monday, July 5); Labor Day (Monday, September 6); Columbus Day (Monday, October 11); Christmas Day (observed) (Friday, December 24); New Year’s Day (observed) (Friday, December 31).
On a weekend in 2027: Juneteenth National Independence Day (Saturday, June 19); Independence Day (Sunday, July 4); Christmas Day (Saturday, December 25).
About each holiday
- New Year’s Day: The first day of the year.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Honors the civil rights leader; held on the third Monday of January.
- Washington’s Birthday: The official name of the federal holiday often called Presidents’ Day; the third Monday of February.
- Memorial Day: Remembers members of the armed forces who died in service; the last Monday of May.
- Juneteenth National Independence Day: Marks June 19, 1865, when the end of slavery was announced in Galveston, Texas.
- Independence Day: Celebrates the Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776.
- Labor Day: Honors workers; the first Monday of September.
- Columbus Day: Held on the second Monday of October; many states and cities mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day on the same date.
- Veterans Day: Honors everyone who has served in the US armed forces; always November 11.
- Thanksgiving Day: A harvest and family holiday; the fourth Thursday of November.
- Christmas Day: Celebrates the birth of Jesus and is a public holiday in many countries.
US federal holidays 2027: observed days for weekend holidays
Under federal law (5 U.S.C. 6103), a holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed on the Friday before, and one that falls on a Sunday is observed on the Monday after. Three holidays are affected in 2027, and the first day of 2028 adds a fourth:
| Holiday | Actual date | Day off for federal employees |
|---|---|---|
| Juneteenth National Independence Day | Saturday, June 19 | Friday, June 18 |
| Independence Day | Sunday, July 4 | Monday, July 5 |
| Christmas Day | Saturday, December 25 | Friday, December 24 |
| New Year’s Day 2028 | Saturday, January 1, 2028 | Friday, December 31, 2027 |
That is why the 2027 list has 15 dates for 11 holidays: the observed days are listed next to the real dates, so you can see both. Count them up and federal employees have 12 weekday days off in 2027, which leaves 249 working days out of 261 weekdays.
US federal holidays 2027: long weekends
Ten of the 11 US federal holidays 2027 give a long weekend, and the table also counts the day off on December 31 for New Year’s Day 2028. Thanksgiving gives four days if you take the Friday off:
| Holiday | Long weekend |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Friday, January 1 to Sunday, January 3 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Saturday, January 16 to Monday, January 18 |
| Washington’s Birthday | Saturday, February 13 to Monday, February 15 |
| Memorial Day | Saturday, May 29 to Monday, May 31 |
| Juneteenth (observed) | Friday, June 18 to Sunday, June 20 |
| Independence Day (observed) | Saturday, July 3 to Monday, July 5 |
| Labor Day | Saturday, September 4 to Monday, September 6 |
| Columbus Day | Saturday, October 9 to Monday, October 11 |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, November 25 to Sunday, November 28 |
| Christmas Day (observed) | Friday, December 24 to Sunday, December 26 |
| New Year’s Day (observed) | Friday, December 31 to Sunday, January 2 |
Veterans Day is the one exception that does not create a long weekend in 2027: November 11 is a Thursday, so it is a single day off.
Who gets the federal holidays 2027 off?
The US federal holidays 2027 apply to federal employees and the District of Columbia. Federal law does not require private employers to give paid holidays, but most offer New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas, and many add others. Banks, schools and post offices usually follow the federal calendar, so check with each one before you plan.
2027 holidays USA: state days to add to your calendar
States add days of their own to the 2027 holidays USA list. In 2027, Mardi Gras falls on Tuesday, February 9 (a state holiday in Louisiana), Patriots’ Day on Monday, April 19 (a state holiday in Massachusetts and Maine) and Election Day on Tuesday, November 2, which is a local election day with no federal general election. None of these is a federal holiday.
Where the dates of the US federal holidays 2027 come from
Most federal holidays are set on a Monday so that workers get a long weekend. The Uniform Monday Holiday Act moved Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day and Columbus Day to Mondays in 1971. Martin Luther King Jr. Day was first observed in 1986, and Juneteenth became the newest federal holiday in 2021. Wikipedia’s federal holidays in the United States article has the full history and the legal text.
US federal holidays 2027 compared with 2028
| Holiday | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 18 | January 17 |
| Washington’s Birthday | February 15 | February 21 |
| Memorial Day | May 31 | May 29 |
| Juneteenth | Friday, June 18 (observed) | Monday, June 19 |
| Independence Day | Monday, July 5 (observed) | Tuesday, July 4 |
| Labor Day | September 6 | September 4 |
| Columbus Day | October 11 | October 9 |
| Veterans Day | Thursday, November 11 | Friday, November 10 (observed) |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 25 | November 23 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 24 (observed) | Monday, December 25 |
US holidays 2027 calendar: print it with these dates
The calendar maker below opens with the US federal holidays for 2027 already marked. Switch between a year at a glance, one page per month or a single month; add another country’s holidays or a festival calendar on top, turn on moon phases, and download a free PDF for US Letter, A4 or A5.
US federal holidays 2027: frequently asked questions
How many US federal holidays are there in 2027?
There are 11 federal holidays. The list has 15 dates because it also shows the observed days for holidays that fall on a weekend.
What are the US federal holidays in 2027?
The US federal holidays 2027 are New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Is Juneteenth one of the US federal holidays 2027?
Yes. June 19, 2027 is a Saturday, so federal employees get Friday, June 18 off.
When is Labor Day 2027?
Monday, September 6, 2027, the first Monday of September.
When is Thanksgiving 2027?
Thursday, November 25, 2027, the fourth Thursday of November.
Is Good Friday a federal holiday?
No. Good Friday, March 26, 2027, is not a federal holiday, although some states, schools and businesses close.
Do private employers have to give the federal holidays 2027 off?
No. Federal law does not require private employers to give paid holidays. It depends on the employer, the contract and state law.
Is the stock market closed on federal holidays?
Mostly. The major US exchanges close on most federal holidays, but not on every one, and they also close on Good Friday. Check the exchange’s own calendar before you trade.
Is the US holidays 2027 calendar free to print?
Yes. Every calendar on this page is free to print, with no sign-up.
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